In a tragic turn of events, two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others were injured in an ambush in Syria on Saturday. The attack, which occurred in the city of Palmyra, was carried out by a gunman tied to ISIS, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and other officials.
The ambush resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and an interpreter, with three service members sustaining injuries. President Trump has vowed a response to the attack, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and referring to them as “three great patriots.”
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by U.S. forces operating in the region, as they continue to combat extremist groups like ISIS. The attack serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by military personnel and civilians working in conflict zones.
While details surrounding the ambush are still emerging, the U.S. military and government are working to investigate the circumstances of the attack and determine the appropriate response. The loss of American lives in Syria highlights the complex and volatile nature of the region, where various armed groups continue to pose a threat to stability and security.
As the nation mourns the loss of these brave individuals, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the victims and their families, as well as on enhancing security measures to prevent similar attacks in the future.
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References:
– Fox News: https://www.wwbl.com/2025/12/13/multiple-us-service-members-injured-in-syria-ambush-attack-official-says/
– The Hill: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5647637-service-members-killed-syria-ambush-isis-attack/
– ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-soldiers-civilian-interpreter-killed-ambush-syria-apparent/story?id=128376036
– NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/12/13/nx-s1-5643557/2-u-s-service-members-and-1-civilian-are-killed-in-isis-attack-in-syria
– CBS News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE1Ed09BaW85OXJKSTAxdGNuaGswZHFTSW12YjVIRHRxbHYzMk5qTGJCbndmdXR3eEItV1lNNjdDdnhLcnFVLXpYWTd3T0JtMGhaZXVfb3RkSV82NmpmR280V05zWnN5WFRLR3FV0gFwQVVfeXFMUEl3QnQ5bWhTOEgyT3NwTkFRd0JzQ2FaRWRQSHhaYVk2UUY1aXZseDFMY1liS2hySUN1RXlnZklLMS1vZTZZcC1IeW9TUnZOME0zc1hHcW40SjljdHVadDNCNlRLZVR3eUZNSDdMT1k3Vw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– BBC: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFBaTjl2anIzdzRqSk9wd1NPRnpWMkhRdEtJeFRSQ3Q2S2xPblJvUkpwdEJ4ZHh4M3duN2d4ZWhwNGtlVEV1bFlDcVBiSGZqd3ZOU2Z1YVAyN3Z3d9IBX0FVX3lxTFBmRkQzSDRwWWszTHVHbk5EWXY3ZEswR29HZXJOSW9TYjZ3TkxUSVdOTXg1TjVxMVlMbVZ6c0ZwOVBpd0VDZk1zaXNlOENkTC1LMGtFR0loTjg5N1R0a0dR?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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